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Hoogesteger Family History

Hoogesteger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hoogeveen, Rochester, Hockemeyer, Hofstetter, Hofmeister, Bonesteel

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Where is the Hoogesteger family from?

You can see how Hoogesteger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogesteger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoogesteger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoogesteger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoogesteger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogesteger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoogesteger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoogesteger. 100% of Hoogesteger men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hoogesteger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Hoogesteger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogesteger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 125 immigration records available for the last name Hoogesteger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Hoogesteger. For the veterans among your Hoogesteger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogesteger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoogesteger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoogesteger in 1967 was 75, and 51 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoogesteger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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